Risks and Warnings for Bumex (bumetanide)

Bumex (bumetanide) causes you to urinate more often. This can lead to dehydration and loss of salts from the blood, which can cause low blood pressure, muscle cramps, dizziness and sometimes gout. Your doctor and pharmacist will tell you how to take Bumex (bumetanide) to lower your risk. You should also drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet.

This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.

Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect